Explore the Family Name Trewartha
The meaning of Trewartha
Cornish: habitational name from any of several places in Cornwall called Trewartha (in Saint Agnes, Lelant, and Veryan), all probably derived from Middle Cornish tre ‘estate, farmstead’ + guartha ‘summit’.
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How common is the last name Trewartha in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Trewartha has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 101,157th in terms of commonality, moving up to 99,378th by 2010 — an improvement of 1.76 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing this name also rose during this period, with 165 people in 2000 and 182 in 2010, marking a 10.3 percent growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #99,378 | 1.76% |
| Count | 165 | 182 | 10.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trewartha
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Trewartha, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group represented 96.97 percent of those with the surname in 2000, decreasing slightly to 95.60 percent in 2010. There was also a small percentage (3.03 percent in 2000 and 3.30 percent in 2010) who identified as Hispanic. No individuals with the surname Trewartha identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 95.6% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 3.3% | 8.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |